Emerging Technology Report

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Emerging Technology Report

• A Guide to Wireless LANs in K-12 Schools

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Why Wireless

• Mobility
• Flexibility
• Savings
• Expandability

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The Standards
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Security

• Although designed with security in mind, 802.11
  is considerably less secure than wired networks.
• Vulnerable to hacking
• IEEE is developing a new standard to improve
  security 802.11i.
• Options available to schools to improve security
• Improved security often has tradeoffs

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Designing a WLAN

• Determining The Scope
• Planning The Layout
• Selecting Wireless Devices
• Evaluating and Planning for Expansion

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TCO

• Installation and Hardware Costs
• Maintenance, Support, and Upgrading
• Training and Professional Development

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Contact Information

• To purchase the complete report
  www.cosn.org/ETC/wirelessreport